AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore the correct answer is (A) Damp and shaded areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bryophytes thrive in damp, shady environments, but they can also be found in diverse and even extreme habitats, from deserts to arctic areas. Globally there are around 11, 000 moss species, 7, 000 liverworts and 220 hornworts. As they are not flowering plants, bryophytes reproduce by spores instead of seeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -They grow in moist and shady places because they require water for fertilization.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bryophytes prefer moist environment as they need water for fertilization and they are also called as amphibians of plant kingdom due to dependence on water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Habitat. Bryophytes exist in a wide variety of habitats. They can be found growing in a range of temperatures (cold arctics and in hot deserts), elevations (sea-level to alpine), and moisture (dry deserts to wet rain forests).